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Republicans Embrace the Cootie Effect

Stephen Zunes | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Stephen Zunes

Though it is easy to dismiss the Republican reliance on the cootie effect and guilt-by-association as a sign of desperation, it would be a mistake to underestimate its potential impact.

The Days Dwindle Down

Norman Horowitz | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics


Norman Horowitz

It is at times difficult to remember that McCain, Palin, and Mike Duncan never want answers, for if they had them they would be unable to continue with their accusations.

Top 10 Lies, Non-truths, Half-truths, Stretches, Reaches and Fibs Proving McCain Will Say Anything to Be President

Brett Ashley McKenzie | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics


Brett Ashley McKenzie

This is a compilation of statements and allegations made by McCain or campaign surrogates that have been refuted, supported by the proof that they are mostly, partially, or completely false.

Days of Rage

Thomas Frank | Posted 11.15.2008 | Home


Thomas Frank

On the first night of the Republican convention, back in September, the theme was "Service." Speaker after speaker mounted the rostrum to tell about t...

Obama Challenges Radio Station For Airing Ayers Smears

Chicago Tribune | John McCormick and Steve Schmadeke | Posted 09.28.2008 | Politics


Just hours after Democrats formally nominated Barack Obama for president, his campaign launched a call-in offensive to WGN radio to protest the appear...

Swift Boat Sugar Daddy's Other Water Issues?

Patt Morrison | Posted 09.24.2008 | Politics


Patt Morrison

Harold Simmons has written a check for all of the $2.87 million it's costing to run ominous-sounding ads in Ohio and Pennsylvania about Obama's relationship with William Ayers.